Clare Pruen, BACP

Clare Pruen is a person-centred counsellor and a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), and she follows their code of ethics and professional standards. She brings seven years of counselling experience and a background of 20 years working as a holistic therapist to her practice, combining professional counselling training with wider complementary therapy knowledge.

Her academic and training background includes a degree in Health Science with Complementary Therapies and qualifications in Aromatherapy, Reiki, and Crystal Therapy. This foundation informs a holistic way of working that considers mind, body, and spirit as interconnected, and she integrates that perspective into the therapeutic space where appropriate.

Clare maintains a private practice and works with a broad range of concerns, including eating disorders, relationship difficulties, and bereavement. She specialises in counselling survivors of domestic abuse - encompassing physical, mental, emotional, sexual, and historic abuse - and offers support for trauma and related issues. Known for offering empathy and honesty, she accompanies clients as they navigate difficult experiences and supports them in overcoming obstacles toward a more fulfilled life.

Client-Centred and Holistic Approaches in Online Therapy

Clare primarily uses a client-centred approach, which focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and providing a supportive, non-judgemental space. This approach helps people explore feelings around stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and trauma by prioritising the client’s experience and pace.

She also draws on a holistic framework developed through her training in complementary therapies, considering mind, body, and spirit together. This can complement talking therapy by attending to overall wellbeing and helping clients notice how physical and emotional experiences interact.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of therapy. Clare works with clients to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the way she works as the relationship and needs evolve.

Online therapy with Clare is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit around work, family, and different time zones. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel, and they allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when schedules or locations change.